Former Heritage Action Chief, Rubio Aide Moves To Top White House National Security Role
Michael Needham, a former Heritage Action chief and aide to Marco Rubio, has been appointed as the new deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration. He will succeed Robert Gabriel in this significant role, which involves managing foreign policy issues with countries like Iran and China. Needham's promotion follows a restructuring of the National Security Council and reflects his strong connections within the administration.
- ▪Michael Needham has been appointed as the new deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration.
- ▪He previously served as the State Department counselor and has strong ties to Marco Rubio.
- ▪Needham's promotion comes after a reshaping of the National Security Council, which included staff reductions.
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National Security Former Heritage Action Chief, Rubio Aide Moves To Top White House National Security Role (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 26, 2026 11:10 AM ET May 26, 2026 11:10 AM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A former Heritage Action chief and longtime Marco Rubio aide is moving into one of the Trump White House’s top national security posts.
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